Brandt SB4000, Operator'S Manual

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1. Always follow the chemical manufacturers’ label
instructions exactly.
2. Misuse, including excessive rates, uneven
application, wind drift, and label violations can cause
injury to crops, livestock, persons and the
environment.
3. Before applying chemicals to a field, be familiar
with all potential hazards: trees, rocks, ditches,
gullies, etc. Plan the application route to avoid
hazards. Remember you are driving a wide machine.
USE CAUTION WHEN CORNERING.
4. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures.
5. Use the clean water in the Chem Wash tank to
rinse chemicals from eyes, hands, face or other
parts of the body if you contact the chemical
solution.
6. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for chemical
storage.
7. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children and
away from livestock and animals.
8. Store chemicals only in their original containers and
in a locked area.
9. Check with provincial environment department
regarding the disposal of small quantities of
chemicals, chemical containers and wash water.
10. Do not burn the containers or leave them lying in
the field or ditches. Dispose of them by triple rinsing
and leaving at a pesticide container disposal site.
11. Wash thoroughly before eating. Use a detergent to
remove all chemical residue. Rinse carefully and dry
with disposable towels.
12. Do not eat in the field when spraying.
13. In case of chemical poisoning, get immediate medical
attention. Have container label handy when seeking
medical attention.
14. Post the Poison Control Emergency telephone number
for your area on sprayer before using Agricultural
chemicals.
The phone number will be listed in the front of your
local telephone book.
15. Thoroughly wash clothing and equipment
contaminated by chemicals.
16. Do not allow children or workers on a contaminated
sprayer.
17. Rinse the sprayer while still in the field. Spray the
rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems with
sprayer rinse.
18. Do not use the sprayer to transport drinking water.
19. Wash down the Sprayer immediately after field work.
Dispose of the wash water in an environmentally
safe manner. Wash water can contaminate the soil
or a clean water supply.
20. When tank-mixing or simultaneously applying two or
more chemicals, ensure they are compatible with
each other. Always follow the manufacturers label
directions.
2.3 CHEMICAL SAFETY